Li3VO4

trilithium orthovanadate · LVO

Li3VO4 is a stable lithium-containing oxide material primarily studied for its potential applications in high-performance battery electrodes.

Crystal structure of Li3VO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About trilithium orthovanadate

Li3VO4 is a thermodynamically stable lithium oxide characterized by its wide-gap insulating electronic profile. As a member of the orthovanadate family, it has garnered significant interest in materials science due to its structural robustness and favorable electrochemical properties. Its position on the convex hull underscores its inherent stability, making it a reliable subject for structural and functional studies. The compound is primarily investigated for its potential to facilitate ion transport, which is critical for the development of next-generation energy storage systems. Its ability to accommodate lithium ions within its lattice framework makes it a compelling candidate for anode research, where structural integrity during cycling is paramount.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for trilithium orthovanadate, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.95–4.03 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Li3VO4.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where trilithium orthovanadate is used.

Lithium-ion battery anodesElectrochemical energy storage researchSolid-state ion conductors
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about trilithium orthovanadate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li3VO4?

Li3VO4 is a stable lithium-containing oxide material primarily studied for its potential applications in high-performance battery electrodes.

More questions
What is Li3VO4 used for?
trilithium orthovanadate (Li3VO4) is used in lithium-ion battery anodes, electrochemical energy storage research, and solid-state ion conductors.
What is the band gap of Li3VO4?
trilithium orthovanadate (Li3VO4) has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.95–4.03 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is Li3VO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.03 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Li3VO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — trilithium orthovanadate (Li3VO4) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li3VO4 are known?
9 structures of Li3VO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is Li3VO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Li3VO4 include sol gel, solid state (10 procedures documented).
What elements does Li3VO4 contain?
trilithium orthovanadate (Li3VO4) contains Li, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li3VO4 come from?
Li3VO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lithium oxides class.

Unlike the widely commercialized cathode materials such as LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4, which are known for their high operating potentials, Li3VO4 is typically explored for its distinct electrochemical behavior as an anode material. While Li2O serves as a fundamental building block in lithium-based oxide systems, Li3VO4 offers a more complex structural environment that allows for unique lithium insertion mechanisms, setting it apart from simpler oxides like Li4SiO4 or the layered transition metal oxides.

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Related Compounds

Other Lithium Oxides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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